Dometic CRD0050 Installation Manual page 16

Installing and connecting the refrigerator
7.2 Connecting the refrigerator
Connect the refrigerator to DC power
The refrigerators can be operated with 12 Vg or with 24 Vg.
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NOTICE!
To avoid voltage drops and loss of performance, keep the cable as short
as possible and avoid joins.
For this reason avoid additional switches, plugs or multi-way adapters.
➤ Determine the required cross section of the cable in relation to the cable length
according to fig. 7, page 5.
Key for fig. 7, page 5
Co-ordinate axis
l
∅
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NOTICE!
Make sure that the polarity is correct.
➤ Before starting up the appliance for the first time, check whether the operating
voltage and the battery voltage match (see type plate).
➤ Connect the refrigerator
– as directly as possible to the poles of the battery or
– to a 12 or 24 Vg socket.
Fit a fuse in the positive wire of 15 A (for 12 V) or 7.5 A (for 24 V) (fig. 8 1,
page 6).
➤ Connect the red cable (fig. 8 rt, page 6) to the positive terminal of the battery.
➤ Connect the black cable (fig. 8 sw, page 6) to the negative terminal of the
battery.
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NOTICE!
Disconnect the refrigerator and other electric loads from the battery
before connecting the battery to a quick charging device.
Overvoltage can damage the appliance electronics.
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Explanation
Cable length
Cable cross section
CRD0050
Unit
m
mm²
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